Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Balimaar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balimaar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a tanner again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Painter. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 900 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a Shepherd, his father struggled to pay the bills. His first spouse was a Shepherd, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 220 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man usually wears his pastel robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He takes great joy in being the best Ruler in town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alex grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has worked as a Ruler like his mother before him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp).